SKSL2 Assess and select the lighting requirements for Film and TV
Overview
This standard is about planning and scheduling the lighting equipment needed for the production, selecting and specifying the electrical equipment from contractors including plant (such as access equipment) and other required machinery.
This standard also covers end production duties relating to electrical equipment and ensuring that the Best Boy and others know about any changes to the production schedule that impact on the electrical equipment requirements.
This standard is for those working as Lighting technicians, Best Boys and Gaffers.
Performance Criteria
You must be able to:
determine the quantities and types of materials and electrical equipment required for the production ensuring it meets budget and planned location requirements
identify a schedule of work including deadlines and communicate these to the relevant people
order the materials and electrical equipment to ensure arrival on location in accordance with the schedule
check that the materials and electrical equipment arriving on location meet the production requirements and are in line with production sequencing
identify and record problems and communicate the details to the relevant people
communicate any changes to the schedule to the Best Boy and relevant people so they can ensure the electrical equipment is adequate for such changes
confirm the removal of electrical equipment at the end of production
ensure all breakages and missing equipment is recorded and notified to the relevant persons
prepare, complete and hand over final documentation on the production to the relevant people following agreed procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
the scope, scale and requirements of the production and aspects for which you are responsible
the importance of pre-planning for the production
the importance of planning for the production in a sequence to ensure effective completion
how to determine quantity, type and logistical arrangements of materials and electrical equipment in line with budget
the size of crew needed to meet the production requirements and comply with the production schedule
the importance of briefing the Best Boy, crew and outside contractors in detail about the production and its requirements
the documentation required for lighting equipment contractors, cost control and alerting to possible production scheduling problems
the importance of dealing with problems promptly and seeking agreement on variations
SKSL2 Assess and select the lighting requirements for Film and TV
Overview
This standard is about planning and scheduling the lighting equipment needed for the production, selecting and specifying the electrical equipment from contractors including plant (such as access equipment) and other required machinery.
This standard also covers end production duties relating to electrical equipment and ensuring that the Best Boy and others know about any changes to the production schedule that impact on the electrical equipment requirements.
This standard is for those working as Lighting technicians, Best Boys and Gaffers.
Performance Criteria
You must be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand: